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Saginaw Children's Zoo celebrating dad with Father's Day events

Children's Zoo at Celebration Square opens for the 85th year

Neil Barris | Mlive.com Madison Gasser, 4, and Samantha Sayan, 13, looks at animals outside at the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square in Saginaw, Saturday, March 29, 2014. The zoo opened for season for the 85th year. The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Neil Barris | Mlive.com)

SAGINAW, MI — The Saginaw Children's Zoo at Celebration Square is hosting a special day for dad from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 15.

In celebration of Father's Day, the zoo, 1730 S. Washington, is granting free admission to dads as well hosting special events commemorating the occasion.

The program is an annual event, according to Chelsea Ciszewski, visitor services supervisor.

Inside the park, parents and children can participate in a zoo-wide scavenger hunt as they observe the zoo's collection of animals. Prizes for completing the hunt include Goodrich Quality Theaters movie passes as well as gift cards to area restaurants.

Many of the zoo's animals, from monkeys to penguins, will be receive father-themed enrichment. In an effort to stimulate their natural curiosity and instincts, paper mache footballs and cardboard televisions will be dropped into enclosures. A craft station for kids to create Father's Day cards will also be available.

Children's Zoo members receive free admission to the zoo, while those looking for day passes can pay $7 per person. Ride tickets are $2 per person or visitors can purchase an unlimited wristband for $5.